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Janis Kay
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How to tell my three year old that Daddy is going to be gone for a while...

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Janis (Mike's mom)

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Janis Kay replied to Patricia B. (Alex's mom)'s discussion 'Christmas' in the group Div 901, Ship 06
Oh girls, I just have tears in my eyes. Michael will be coming home this year but I know it won't be that way next year. As of right now, Michael has graduated from Power school in November. He is still in South Carolina. He will drive home this Fr…
on Monday
Janis Kay replied to Teresa's discussion 'Power School Graduation - November 20, 2009' in the group NUKE moms
My son passed. However, his friend did not. He will recomp next week. wow.
November 17
carols_kitchen left a comment for Janis Kay
November 15
Janis Kay replied to Teresa's discussion 'Power School Graduation - November 20, 2009' in the group NUKE moms
I talked to my son yesterday. He seemed confident about the upcoming comps - (I'm so happy!!!) He told me that he was going to focus his studying on 2 specific things (he told me but it is just a bunch of letters that I can never remember). I am jus…
November 15
Janis Kay replied to Teresa's discussion 'Power School Graduation - November 20, 2009' in the group NUKE moms
Amen!
November 8
Lea replied to Janis Kay's discussion 'Moving from GC to Ballston Spa' in the group NUKE moms
Well, doesn't look like Garry is moving after all. Seems he will stay in SC for now.
October 31
Mrs. Andy replied to Janis Kay's discussion 'Moving from GC to Ballston Spa' in the group NUKE moms
Trina -- Where in Minnesota are you from? We are from Bloomington, suburb of Minneapolis. Right now our plan is to travel to GC (with Chevy Avalanche truck) in November for graduation and then help Andy move to BS. Of course, this is contingent upon…
October 26
Mark replied to Janis Kay's discussion 'Moving from GC to Ballston Spa' in the group NUKE moms
I should add that the Navy will also pay for the move back to their home of record if they get out at the end of their enlistment.
October 25

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About me:
My husband and I are teachers. We have 3 children and Michael is our oldest. Our other two children, who are ages 9 and 8, miss their big brother tremendously. We are a very busy family!
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
that holidays are when you are with the ones you love, not when everyone else celebrates!
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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At 10:51pm on November 15, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) and fair winds as you travel!
At 3:34pm on October 25, 2009, ADN said…
Janis, I see you know Carol! I had the pleasure of briefly meeting her at our sons Power School graduation in July. It was good talking to you. Hope my information helped.
At 12:18pm on October 25, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
I miss our lunches! Glad you have Power School grad coming up pretty soon! Hope the weather is as good as it was last year.
At 6:51pm on May 3, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
I have Methodist Church conference from June 3-6, then work the 8th. Not sure if I work at all the 9-10th for closing up the kitchen for the summer. Then I have some free time until Andy's Power School graduation. We are driving down for a wedding shower in a couple of weeks if you need us to throw anything in the van for your Nuke!
MISS YOU!
At 8:51pm on March 22, 2009, Michele said…
Hi, Janis - I just want to send you and your (now, by the time you read this) Petty Officer Michael a big, warm Blue Skies Salute!! Congratulations.

I am from Belleville, and my husband is a teacher, also. He teaches at SWIC, St. Louis Community College campuses, and McKendree. Any my Sailor's first name is Michael too.

We're close enough, I hope all of us Metro East moms can get together for coffee or lunch, sometime - those of us closer and available maybe sooner.

Blue Skies, Salute Mom of Petty Officer Michael!
Michele (Navy Mike's Mom)
At 12:52pm on February 6, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
Is your sailor sweetie really coming home for a couple of days?! Awesome.
I miss you
Carol
At 12:32pm on January 10, 2009, BarbaraJane said…
My son (now in prototype) had this problem badly in BC. He was one of the older guys in the class and had trouble dealing with the immaturity. He was told that it was the biggest problem the more mature members of the military will have until they advance above these screw-ups. It is hard to see this problem and have the consequences handed out to the entire group.
By the nature of the screening for nuke program it often brings in people who have "misbehaved" in school prior to joining the program because they are not challenged. "A" school may not adequately challenge all of them (power school should), but eventually their behavior or effort should get them out of Mike's way.
My son was lucky, he soon lost most of the problems in his section. The LPO's and Chiefs have identified the problems and will be dealing with them. They have to try to get as many through the pipeline as they can, so they don't give up too early.
Mike should hang in there, it will all work out. Give him all the support you can. Care packages from home help too.
At 10:56am on January 7, 2009, J from O said…
I am anxious to hear how your visit with your sailor was. I know it is hectic, back to work and life as normal. Let me hear from you some time and we need to get together.
At 6:39pm on January 5, 2009, Simone said…
After graduation from Power School, these nucs have so many options. Overwhelming is one word for it. Dean was offered staff pick up, officers training, Newport News, Virginia, and others. . . . For awhile, him and Ashley lived in this constant state of confusion. And then, at the last minute (you know, Navy style), things are decided and he will get his orders and everything falls into place. Dean has loved being an ELT, but I know being a nuc offers many opportunities. Let me know what happens and what he chooses. For no other reason than I am curious and really excited for Mike and for you, because this is just the beginning for us.
At 9:58am on January 5, 2009, Simone said…
Oh, and by the way, I love your Navy Mom badge. Such a cool picture. It is really unique and really sticks out. Very creative!!!!

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